Product Developer job at Nordstrom Inc. in Seattle, WA

Title: Product Developer- (Hybrid-Seattle, WA) Location: Seattle United States Full time Job Description:

Job Description

NOTE: This position is located at Nordstrom's downtown Seattle headquarters and follows a hybrid work model, with four days in the office and one remote workday each week. As a Product Developer for Women's Vertical, supporting Nordstrom Product Group (NPG) apparel, you will drive the development of our Nordstrom-owned private label product. Using your product expertise and strong negotiation skills, you will build products that meet cost and quality standards. You will partner with internal teams including merchandising, design, and technical design, along with a network of external vendor partners, to create compelling seasonal assortments. Imagine the impact you will have on the products we make and deliver to our Nordstrom customers! A day in the life… Develop products that are engineered to cost standards. Review prototypes for quality, brand aesthetic, and design intent that meets minimum order quantities and follows line plan Meet product development milestones and calendar due dates with pre-production tracking and reporting (prototype, color, sample yardage, testing, etc.) Negotiate with vendors through product lifecycle i.e. costing, time and action, minimums, etc. Create, revise and manage tech packs and prototypes through accurate and timely PLM system updates Place developed and adopted styles in accordance with the Sourcing Strategy and provide ongoing recommendations to support evolution Review and reconcile failed garment and fabric test reports You own this if you have… Minimum 3 years' experience in product development, design or production in garment manufacturing. Bachelor's Degree preferred Knowledge of raw materials and garment construction Experience working with domestic and international manufacturers. Strong problem solving and negotiating skills Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal, multi-task and prioritization skills Ability to demonstrate capabilities through a costing exercise Proficiency in Excel and Outlook. Experience with Adobe Illustrator and Product Lifecycle Management preferred #LI-Hybrid #LI-CH1 We've got you covered… Our employees are our most important asset and that's reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including: Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away Life Insurance and Disability Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources A few more important points... The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job. For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site. Pay Range Details The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. $80,000.00 - $132,000.00 Annual This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job